Pakistan,China to continue cooperation in civil n-energy

China and Pakistan have agreed to continue bilateral cooperation in civil nuclear energy under International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards, in line with their respective bilateral and multilateral commitments.

In a joint statement, Islamabad and Beijing also reaffirmed their commitment to multilateral non-discriminatory arms control and non-proliferation endeavours, Radio Pakistan reported.

According to the joint statement, China appreciated Pakistan's consistent and staunch support on issues concerning China's core interests. It also hailed Pakistan's efforts for the peaceful resolution of all outstanding issues with its neighbours.

Pakistan reiterated its support to One-China policy.

The statement said the two sides would further enhance strategic communication and coordination to safeguard their common interests.

Pakistan and China expressed satisfaction at the growing volume of bilateral trade, which has crossed fifteen billion dollar, and agreed to make efforts to raise it to twenty billion dollar in next three years.